Virtual Training Company s Final Cut Pro Advanced tutorial is a more in-depth look at Apple s non-linear editing application. This tutorial is for those who have a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro and have completed at least one editing project from beginning to end, and especially those who have taken the first VTC Final Cut Pro tutorial. Author James Monohan expands on topics covered in the first FCP tutorial, such as importing audio. He guides you through more specialized topics and covers new information, such as working with reference movies. You can begin learning now by clicking one of the topics below.
IntroductionAbout this CDAdvanced EditingAdvanced Digital VideoCodec AlternativesWorking with DV ToolkitAddendum to DV ToolkitUsing Auxiliary TimecodeAdvanced System Set-upChoosing DrivesPartitioning DrivesAudio Set-upVectorscopes RevisitedFootage/Effects ResourcesUpdating Your SystemUpdating OS and QuickTime
Updating FCP
Rendering in YUVRGB vs. YUV
Setting Preferences
Capturing/Importing MediaCamera/Deck Compatibiity
Fire Wire Protocols
Non-Firewire Deck Control
Another glance at CD Import
&'Preview Disabled&' Messages
Converting DV a lower compression
DV at low Res part 2
DV at Low Res Part 3
Working with 16:9 FootageWorking with 16:9
Capturing 16:9
Item Properties
16:9 Sequence Settings
Viewing 16:9 Media
Mixing 4:3 and 16:9 Footage
Making 16:9 letterbox on normal monitor
Make Reference MovieUsing Reference Movie
Batch Export Reference Movie
Media ManagementCache Manager
Undoing a lost render
Sequence Trimmer Issues
Using Media Mover
Using Relink
Use the Finder when necessary
Maintaining SynchronizationSyncing A/V on Dual System Projects
Knowing When to Use &'Link&'
Knowing When to Use Linked Selection
The Slip Tool and Fixing Sync
Using Slip and Markers
Using &'Auto Sync Compensator&'
Editing in the TimelineSelect In to out/Mark Selection
Select in to Out Example
Mark Selection In out to out
Working with Target Tracks
Using Lift
Advanced Locking tracks
Using Extend Edit
Using Trim buttons
Creating Macros/ QuicKEYS
Cutstom Layout
Editing in Trim ModeEntering Trim Mode 1
Entering Trim Mode 2
Enter Trim Mode 3
Selecting sides of cuts
Playing to your edit point
Trimming on the Fly
EDLsEDL capabilities
More EDL issues
Importing EDLs
Film Logic and Film Projects
Audio EditingMake Stereo Pair
Audio Rendering
Mixing Down Audio
Exporting Audio Tracks fo Onlining
Flattening Tracks
Audio Filters: A Brief SummaryAudio Filters
3 Band Equalizer
Hum Remover
Band Pass Filter/Notch
Low/High Pass Low/High Shelf
Parametric EQualizer ---
Expander/Noise Gate
DC Notch
Echo/Reverberatoin
NestingUsing Nests
For Transitions on more than one track
Loading a Sequence into Viewer
Nest a Sequence in a Sequence
Closing Sequences
KeyframingFast Keyframe Navigation
Using Acceleration
Compositing: Working with FiltersApplying filters to multiple clips
Paste Attributes
Fx Scripts
Composite Modes
Compositing: Mattes and Masks8-point and 4-point Garbage Matte
Travel Matte - Alpha
Travel Matte - Luma/Gradient Mask
Using Image Mask
Using Matte Choker
Compositing: Key FiltersBlue and Green Screen
Color Key
Spill Suppressor
Luma Key
Difference Matte
Common FXStill images and Motion Control
Creating a Widescreen
Flash Frames
FX Scripts
TitlesCutting down on Render times.
Avoiding Render Artifacts/Illegals
3D Text recommendation
Third Party Software: After EffectsExporting from FCP into AE
Export from AE into FCP
Using After Effects Filters
Third Party Software: PhotoshopExporting stills into photoshop
Importing Still from Photoshop
Creating Credit rolls with Photoshop
Credit Roll Continued
Third Party Software: CommotionExporting to Commotion
Importing from Commotion
Troublespotting import of Commotion Clips
Exporting to the WebCapabilities
Streaming Templates
TroubleshootingDropped Frames: Some Solutions
Dropped Frames: More Solutions
Type 2 and General Errors
Zapping the pram
System Crashes
ResourcesBooks on Editing Technique
Web Site Resources
Thanks
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